Cincinnati.com Local Politics:Jan. 6 insurrection wasn't normal. It may be start of something worse

Ignore the spin that has convinced so many Americans they saw something normal on Jan. 6, 2021, writes Opinion and Engagement Editor Kevin Aldridge. [Read in browser]( Local Politics Sat Jan 6 2024 [Jan. 6 insurrection wasn't normal. It may be start of something worse]( [Members of a pro-Trump mob breach the Capitol building on Jan. 6, during a riot on the grounds. A Sullivan County man who posted about participating in the riots is facing jail time while awaiting trial.]( Ignore the spin that has convinced so many Americans they saw something normal on Jan. 6, 2021, writes Opinion and Engagement Editor Kevin Aldridge. [READ MORE]( Advertisement [Mason Nicholson of Gary West High School, during an AAU boys basketball tournament at Grand Park, Westfield, Saturday, June 27, 2020.]( [Whatever happened to Hamilton County's regional youth sports complex?]( The county still doesn't know what facility could be built in the region, where and who would build it. [READ MORE]( [People ride through a lake on a pedal boat on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at Sharon Woods in Sharonville, Ohio. Zane Meyer-Thornton/The Enquirer]( [Sharon Lake was supposed to be drained. It's still there. Here's why]( Here's what you should know about this unusual project. [READ MORE]( [Even social media apps, including TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube have reminders that can limit that can give you nudges to go to bed--or at least get off your phone.]( [Social media lobby sues Ohio over new parental consent law]( The trade association NetChoice says Ohio's new policy is too broad and violates the First Amendment. [READ MORE]( [You give us 15 minutes a week, and we will give you all the Ohio politics news you need to sound smart and impress your friends.]( [OPE podcast: Will lawmakers override House Bill 68 veto?]( We discuss who has momentum in Ohio's U.S. Senate race, whether lawmakers will override Gov. Mike DeWine's veto of House Bill 68, why the attorney general is touting a study on permit-less carry, and how some school districts are pushing back against sex ed requirements. [READ MORE]( Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don’t miss out! We’re always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( SUBSCRIBE TODAY Our Reporting. Your Stories. • Full access to subscriber-only content on all devices. • Share bonus subscription with a family member or friend. • The universal eNewspaper, the digital version of our print paper, plus bonus monthly magazines and hundreds of local papers. • Original reporting of our hometown teams, from high school sports to the pros. [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( Advertisement [Newsletters]( | [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( Follow Us Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback](